What size knife for a glove compartment?

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AlexAllen

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I want a knife to “live” inside my car. I can have something a bit bigger, because I won’t have to carry it around, but I want something manageable enough that it won’t be totally awkward to sharpen a pencil with it.

I have pretty much zero experience with mid-sized knives. My knives are all small things used for light work on a job site or opening boxes at home.

General and specific recommendations welcome, but I’m partial to manufacturers who will re-sharpen the knife if you mail it in.
 
I had a buck 110 in my glovebox for years. It’s on the larger side but very study and high quality. Buck also has an outstanding warranty and would sharpen it up for you. It also doesn’t scream “weapon” if you get pulled over. It’s a classic design.

Alternatively if you don’t already have a few basic tools in your vehicle, a leatherman multi tool would be a good choice.
 
Brother in law gave me a Kershaw Fire years ago. I had no use for it, so I put it in my glove compartment where it sits to this day. Before that, I had an old Buck 110 in there but I wanted the 110 for farm work so I swapped them.

Moral of the story: You probably have what you need already.
 
My dailiy cutting needs are covered by whatever I've got in my pocket. But I carry a Cold Steel Pocket Bushman in my car for major emergencies. It's roughly equivalent to a fixed blade in robustness, but won't raise the eyebrows of any LEO should I get pulled over for some reason.
 
Do you want it for an emergency tool, or just to have one handy? A quality multi tool is great, and I keep a BK7 in my Yukon console. I always have a bag with blades in it when I drive my pick up as I use it for property chores. My wife has a Hultafors heavy duty knife in her console-she likes the feel of it and it is a very stout and extremely inexpensive knife.
 
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The Zieg said:
Brother in law gave me a Kershaw Fire years ago. I had no use for it, so I put it in my glove compartment where it sits to this day. Before that, I had an old Buck 110 in there but I wanted the 110 for farm work so I swapped them.

Moral of the story: You probably have what you need already.
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But I don’t have it in my glove box. I only have two knives, and they both have homes … Theoretically, at least. Today, I got caught out because one wasn’t in it’s home. I had to handle something pretty disgusting with my bare hands.
 
beeinak said:
Do you want it for an emergency tool, or just to have one handy? A quality multi tool is great, and I keep a BK7 in my Yukon console. I always have a bag with blades in it when I drive my pick up as I use it for property chores. My wife has a Hultafors heavy duty knife in her condole- she likes the feel of it and it is a very stout and extremely inexpensive knife.
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I want to have something that will always be with me when my car is with me. I have a tool kit and self-defense item in my car, so a knife is all I need. Today, I would have used it to cut open a bag with a dead goat inside, but hopefully that’s an unusual case.

I also have a seat-belt cutter and window smasher already. But a big enough blade to, if necessary, cut away thick denim for first aid would be nice.
 
I have an old school Ontario Karambit that works fine, it’s a 4” blade that actually seems bigger than it is. I personally wouldn’t keep an expensive knife in my car but there are so many good knives that are inexpensive and work well. I hear Mora knives are reasonable and functional. Lots of options.
 
As Greenowl suggested, a Mora companion is awesome, capable enough for almost anything and is not intimidating (to most folks I wouldn't think) Or you could try a Mora Basic or the Craftline, which both have a slightly shorter blade, I personally think these are awesome and could handle anything I would need a knife for.
They are inexpensive enough that you can throw them in the vehicle and forget them, and if they get stolen, lost or damaged they are easily replaceable.
 
One of the Mora’s as suggested, a Hultafors, or a Terava 110 (a fantastic knife with great handle) would all be great. If you are concerned about cutting denim in a first aid situation, a pair of trauma shears are easily tucked away and much better to use. Cheap too! I keep so much stuff with me that it is nuts, but better safe than sorry.
 
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